Moderators AY Mod Posted April 25, 2020 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2020 It wouldn't be Members' day without the pasties! I'm sure those potatoes had eyes in them. Once the doors are unlocked in the morning the catering corps will wash their hands whilst singing Happy Birthday and start prepping the kitchen and, of course, careful disinfecting all surfaces, donning their nitrile gloves (I got a box of pink ones cheap) and masks to prepare for the annual 'piping the Captain onboard' ceremony with the trays of pasties and pie. I believe the pasties will not be starting their trip around sunrise along the South Devon Expressway and then the M5 from the big, big city (Execeter) up to Staplegrove; you are free, if you live near the ceremonial procession route and wish to take your daily exercise a little early you can stand on overbridges and wave at the Captain's float flotilla as he passes on his imperious way. He has requested, as usual, a bollard. You may not realise the significance of 'the bollard' but it has performed stalwart service for over a decade solemnly guarding 'the nearest parking space' for the last part of the ceremonial journey before the hallowed ones meet their eaters. The catering topic will open after 8.00 a.m. in the morning once the tea urn has heated up - that's always the first puzzle of the day "can anyone remember how this works?". We will be publishing a menu (well the words pasty or pie) and a suggested donation amount to virtually buy something of extremely low calories, fat free, low in salt (and everything else) to enjoy at whatever time of day you wish. You don't have to wait for the Captain's announcement "The first pasties are ready". This is probably as well as the normally unseemly rush would not work with the concept of 2m(+stomach allowance) separation. ***The concept of donations to this part of the event may seem somewhat abstract but is intended to provide a channel for those who wish to donate but not participate in the prize draw raffle for any reason whatsoever. Even if you have done so you can still chuck a few more groats or doubloons in and wallow in the satisfaction of a hearty lunch virtually enjoyed.*** The link for that will appear at some time tomorrow morning. 12 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Please form an orderly queue at the serving hatch. ( Donate button - removed ) As Andy has said, this is the virtual food queue, where you can donate to the fund if you don't want to purchase raffle tickets. Food you may wish to have purchased includes, but is not limited to: But definitely not these !! Edited April 27, 2020 by Stubby47 6 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2020 It says “donate to Stubby47” Is that the same as “support NHS Charities Together”? Asking for a friend 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 26, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gwiwer said: It says “donate to Stubby47” Is that the same as “support NHS Charities Together”? Asking for a friend Yup, all above board, that's Stu's account. It was the same as the prize draw ones showing it going to me but the two are being kept apart to avoid complications. It worked out to be the best way of minimising fees (unless we'd have been able to set up a not for profit or charity organisation but not a chance in the timescales). Any sums raised will then be paid as lump sums into the NHS Charities Together page which is being done via Virgin Money. 4 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 Done! I have taken a slice of each... ...although I will stock pile under the layout as that Full English at the Lethbridge Arms is sitting a bit heavy at the moment 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 26, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2020 I'm starving! It must be breakfast time. 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted April 26, 2020 Administrators Share Posted April 26, 2020 Right, who's for an nice slide of cake for breakfast? 8 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 42 minutes ago, AY Mod said: I'm starving! It must be breakfast time. Dribble. Wipe. Dribble. Wipe. Chomp! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) For anyone in need of a pasty, give Oggy a call. They deliver... this is real I kid you not! Edited April 26, 2020 by Brinkly 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 Food purchases have already topped £200 - thanks guys! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 There will be more cake for elevenses.... virtually enough for everyone! Watch this space..... Phil 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted April 26, 2020 Administrators Share Posted April 26, 2020 The urn is bubbling away nicely now. Tea all round! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichill16 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Do you have anything gluten free or is everything ‘free from’? regards Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2020 I’ll have one thanks. Pasty. Cake. Muggertea. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 Folks, I need to pre-warn you of a possible unanticipated but unspecified slight delay in the pasty and pie non-delivery. They have left the deli here in Brent, that much I can confirm and not deny. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 5 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suerose Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Quite used to queueing to get my shopping these days. With two over 70's and one at 105 I will need 3 pasties and 3 cakes. Donation already done, and bought raffle tickets as well. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 26, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: possible unanticipated but unspecified slight delay in the pasty and pie non-delivery. Bollards! I'll have to make do with a sausage sandwich for breakfast. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Phil Bullock Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2020 As promised.... cake for elevenses @Phil Parker and virtually enough for everyone! Chip in if you fancy a piece - and is often available at shows we are at so catch me in future for another piece. Teri did the honours for us and has even found the appropriate dress for the cake cutting ceremony. What a star! Cooking instructions are here Smells wonderful! Enjoy Phil and Teri 12 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Nice to see the PDVT, Pasty Delivery Vehicle Team, out in force. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Phil Bullock said: As promised.... cake for elevenses @Phil Parker and virtually enough for everyone! Chip in if you fancy a piece - and is often available at shows we are at so catch me in future for another piece. Teri did the honours for us and has even found the appropriate dress for the cake cutting ceremony. What a star! Cooking instructions are here Smells wonderful! Enjoy Phil and Teri You have flour! Can't get it for love nor money in Ivybridge. I suspect coop have been buying back their stock to keep up with all the additional loaves of bread they have been selling! 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 26, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2020 Done! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 Teri hasnt baked for a bit so living on stocks .... but there were 6 bags of SR right at the back of the bottom shelf in Sainsburys Friday evening, had to go on hands and knees to retrieve 2, one for us and one for neighbours. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 The pastys and pies were here until recently: 2 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: The pastys and pies were here until recently: Now the mist has cleared, I can see it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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